Working Life: Better in the ’80s and ’90s than today? | Intermediate English Listening Practice

What was working life really like in the 1980s and 1990s - and how does it compare to today?In this episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I explore how office culture, job stability, technology, and workplace expectations have changed over the years.Drawing from personal experience as a London lawyer in the 2010s, I reflect on everything from dress codes and fax machines to Slack threads and side hustles. If you’ve ever worked a 9-to-5 - or dreamed of escaping one - this episode is for you.🖥️ Remote work👔 Suits vs. sweatpants📠 Fax machines and BlackBerrys💼 Gold watches vs. gig economy✍️ Plus: vocabulary for talking about jobs and work culture!📖 Want to improve your English even more? Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast Email your thoughts or questions → [email protected] 🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way. And remember, if this podcast is a little too easy for you, we have "English and Beyond: Advanced English Podcast" too!

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